Apple Crisp Quilt Done!

Apple Crisp Quilt Done!
Apple Crisp Quilt Done!, a photo by theercs on Flickr.
I can hardly believe this is done! The pattern was named Apple Crisp - it hasn't told me what it's real name is going to be yet. I started this at a quilt retreat in September 2002. Wow.

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I don't know what possessed me to to a ton of quilting on this, but I guess I was inspired by Leah Day's quilting designs. I picked several that had a "center" type design, practiced a little and just went for it! No marking on most. It was actually fun after a while, and turned out pretty well. The border I just kind of winged. The fear factor definitely had so much to do with my ability to quilt!

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The back was the usual "use it up" method - extra blocks, and two panels that came with the fat quarter stack.

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So glad to have this one done. The quilting took me 4 days, and I wasn't sure I was going to make it! Judy's UFO Challenge is working. Yeah!

Betsy

Comments

Katie said…
What a great quilt! I love the colors - it feels like fall, just like the name suggests.
April 1, 2011 at 6:52 AM
JudyCinNC said…
Wonderful quilt and colorful. What would we do without Judy L's challenge - I am always glad to get it OTL - off the list. Judy C
April 1, 2011 at 7:22 AM
Vroomans' Quilts said…
Oh what a wonderful quilt! I love how you did the back - great use of panels that I may just have to 'borrow' the idea.
April 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Dionne said…
What a great finish! Sadly I'm only 2 for 3 (March let me down). Looking forward to seeing what you finish in April!
Cheers,
Dionne
April 1, 2011 at 12:17 PM
Carol said…
That's an awesome finish Betsy! I was looking at the closeups of the blocks on your flikr page. I hope someday to be able to do more than straight line quilting but I'm pushing off that challenge until next year when I'm retired.
April 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM
Barb in Mi said…
Great finish! Congrats - and I am with you: Judy's UFO challenge DOES work!
April 1, 2011 at 3:07 PM
AnnieO said…
Terrific job on the FMQ work! I have watched Leah's video's but haven't yet delved into her designs like this. Congrats on a beautiful quilt and a UFO no more!
April 1, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Cathy said…
That's a great quilt. I love what you did for the back. A great way to use stuff up.
April 1, 2011 at 8:56 PM
Béa said…
Love this simple pattern and your colours. Congrats on finish !
I too have almost all my ufos at quilting stage.
April 1, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Brita said…
Hooray, Betsy! It looks great, congrats on your quilting. Doesn't it feel good to finish such a big project!
April 2, 2011 at 8:43 AM
Alycia~Quiltygirl said…
That is awesome. And you quilting is beautiful - totally worth the time!
April 2, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Beth@IHaveANotion.com said…
I can see why it took 4 days to quilt. There is lots of quilt there. Great finish.
April 2, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Quilter Kathy said…
There are so many fabulous things that I love about this quilt...I love that you finished up such an old UFO! I love the colours and design...but mostly I love that you tried so many new things and worked so hard on the quilting. Having had a "bad quilting week", I really admire you for working so hard on this. I also love love love your backing! Fabulous!
April 3, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Jenni said…
Dear Betsy, I'm very impressed with your finishes - good for you. I'm looking at blogs trying to shake myself out of a slump. Have you thought of another cat yet or is it still too soon?
April 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Molly F said…
Wow! It looks beautiful! So exciting that you finished it. Now I see what you meant about it being a big quilt.:-) I really like the way in which you quilted the border too.
April 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM
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